Big Ten Network

Talk around the Big Ten Network (BTN) is circulating after Michigan State announced its men's hockey television schedule for the upcoming season, with games set to air across conference broadcast platforms. Separately, High Point University basketball's Hoopingarner was named to the BTN Scouting 30 list, drawing attention to the network's player watchlists. Coverage spans hockey scheduling and basketball scouting honors.

Rutgers men's basketball is back on the court as the team prepares for a Sunday exhibition game against Villanova. Coverage is focused on what fans should watch for in the matchup as the Scarlet Knights open their preseason slate, with attention on new roster pieces and lineups ahead of the regular season.

Central Michigan University's women's basketball team will host Michigan on November 16 at 8 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network. The announcement comes as the program prepares for the upcoming season, and a televised matchup against a Big Ten opponent gives the Chippewas a high-profile early showcase on their home court.

Sports journalist Taylor Rooks is publicly defending her personal friendships with NBA players, saying she will not let potential backlash dictate who she associates with. The Big Ten Network and Bleacher Report personality addressed criticism aimed at her close relationships with professional basketball figures, pushing back against those who question the propriety of those connections.